China's military spending has continued to swell each year. Picture: Tanks and advanced weapons were on display in a parade celebrating the 60th anniversary of the PRC. (File Photo/Xinhua)
PLA Officials Say Troops Are To Prepare For War Amid Territorial Disputes With Japan -- South China Morning Post
'Hard and rigorous' training planned amid territorial tension with Japan, officials declare, but observers rubbish 'loud propaganda'
The PLA aims to beef up its troops' combat readiness and prepare for actual war situations through exercises this year, according to the latest annual training directive, amid escalating tensions between China and Japan over territorial disputes in the East China Sea.
"In 2013, the goal set for the entire army and the People's Armed Police force is to bolster their capabilities to fight and their ability to win a war … to be well-prepared for a war by subjecting the army to hard and rigorous training on an actual combat basis," according to yesterday's People's Liberation Army Daily, which referred to a training blueprint issued by the PLA's Department of the General Staff for the entire force.
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My Comment: This is probably just "loud propaganda" to motivate the Chinese troops. But one has to wonder if a new policy of confrontation is being promoted by the new leaders in Beijing. In this volatile mix, the U.S. is also making it's presence felt.
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